Lab Technician

TEKsystems; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems has a contract position in Mountain View, CA for a Robotics Engineer focused on teleoperation, manipulation, and robotics lab operations. The role requires hands-on expertise in hardware setup, software deployment, and data collection for robotics experiments.

The candidate should be proficient with Ubuntu/Linux, Python, ROS 2, and camera/sensor systems, and be able to work five days onsite in Mountain View. Compensation ranges with hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with teleoperation and data collection using UMI and other teleoperation platforms.
• Experience with structured data capture, annotation, review, and quality control.
• Support Lab Technicians and Robotics Engineers with setup, readiness checks, and experiment execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare robots, workstations, sensors, peripherals, power connections, and test areas for experiments.
• Maintain logs, test notes, issue records and handoP documentation.
• Bridge software workflows with physical robot operation, testing, and system integration.

Skills

Teleoperation

Data Capture

Linux

ROS 2

Camera systems

Tools

CAD

3D printing

Python

Git

Ubuntu

Job description

Description

Can sit in Warren, MI or Mountain View, California - 5 days a week onsite.

Professional Summary Robotics Engineer with hands-on experience in teleoperation, robotic manipulation, mechanical fabrication, electrical prototyping, computer vision, data collection, software deployment, and robotics laboratory operations. Skilled at preparing safe, repeatable experiment setups and supporting robotics teams from hardware configuration through teleoperation, data validation, and system evaluation.

Core Skills

• Teleoperation, Data, and Robotics
• Experience with teleoperation and data collection using UMI and other teleoperation platforms.
• Performed tasks ranging from pick-and-place to complex manipulation and assembly.
• Experience with structured data capture, annotation, review, and quality control.
• Basic understanding of robotic manipulation, imitation learning, computer vision, and robotics-training datasets.
• Experience with systemic policy evaluations, results analysis, and reporting.
• Sensors and Vision Systems
• Experience with camera calibration, sensor synchronization, coordinate frames, and stereo/RGB-D data.
• Supported vision-based robotics projects using stereo-camera and other camera systems.
• Collected structured datasets and created controlled variation using lighting techniques and diPerent visual conditions.
• Robotics Lab Operations
• Prepare robots, workstations, sensors, peripherals, power connections, and test areas for experiments.
• Support Lab Technicians and Robotics Engineers with setup, readiness checks, and experiment execution.
• Manage setup changes between experiments and troubleshoot basic equipment or connectivity issues.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate incoming and outgoing parts and experimental equipment.
• Work with vendors on ordering, shipping, warranty, service, and returns.
• Work with local and remote GM teams to obtain documentation, instructions, and materials.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management and Security on building and room use, power, storage, receiving, and access.
• Maintain logs, test notes, issue records and handoP documentation
• Follow lab, industrial, equipment-safety, and data-collection SOPs.
• Mechanical Design and Fabrication
• Design camera mounts, brackets, fixtures, and custom hardware for robotics experiments.
• Use CAD, 3D printing, power tools, and mechanical equipment to prototype and install components.
• Modify and iterate physical hardware to improve stability, positioning, usability, and repeatability.
• Software, Simulation, and Deployment
• Work comfortably in Ubuntu/Linux environments using terminal‑based workflows.
• Use basic Linux, Git, Python, and Bash to run scripts, inspect logs, and review, clean, or validate data.
• Support basic ROS 2 workflows and software deployment to physical robots.
• Follow SOPs for configuration checks, model deployment, software validation, and troubleshooting.
• Configure or validate simulation environments, including exposure to Isaac Sim.
• Bridge software workflows with physical robot operation, testing, and system integration.
• Professional Value
• Bridges software, mechanical, electrical, teleoperation, data, and lab operations work.
• Improves experiment reliability through disciplined configuration, documentation, inventory, and SOP execution.
• Supports robotics programs through vendor management, cross‑functional coordination, facilities planning, and technical problem solving.

Skills

Robotics, Camera, robotic process, Data Capture, Sensors, Connectivity, Linux, Lab environment

Top Skills Details

Robotics,Camera,robotic process,Data Capture,Sensors,Connectivity,Linux

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to be onsite 5 days a week.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mountain View, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mountain View,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.